Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking sources capable of providing an automated liquid handling system. The system should meet the salient characteristics listed in the RFI, including eight independent pipetting channels, volume capability from 0.5 uL to 1,000 µL, non-contact dispensing, and compatibility with liquids of varying viscosity and volatility. The contractor shall deliver equipment, software, installation, and required documentation, and provide user training. The system will be used to automate aliquoting of biospecimens from source tubes into microplates for research distribution.
Some key features and requirements of the system include:
• Eight independent pipetting channels
• Volume capability from 0.5 uL to 1,000 µL
• Non-contact dispensing to 0.2 µL
• Compatible with liquids of varying viscosity and volatility
• Uses specialized positive displacement tips
• Liquid level and well-bottom sensing
• Integrated camera/vision verification
• Precision CV < 5% at 0.5 µL
• Independent reach for plates, wells, and tubes
• Reduce consumable waste
• User-friendly software and intuitive programming
• Real-time run monitoring with safety interlocks
• External API for system integration